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Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK)
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The NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations is seeking to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Ansys Government Initiatives, Inc. for annual licensing of Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) software, specifically including STK Pro, STK Scheduler, Scheduler Online, and STK Premium (Space). This acquisition supports critical satellite operations within NESDIS by enabling precise orbit determination and trajectory calculations essential for the telemetry, commanding, and navigation of GOES and JPSS weather satellites. The contract will cover version upgrades, unlimited technical support, and license transferability across new hardware for a one-year base period running from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with an anticipated award date prior to the start of the period. STK is recognized as the foundational platform for the Enterprise Automated Scheduling Implementation Common Service, which manages all NOAA antenna scheduling, and no alternative software can be feasibly substituted without prohibitive costs and delays in reengineering and testing. The acquisition is conducted under simplified procedures per 41 U.S.C. 1901 due to the unique and specialized nature of STK, which only Ansys Government Initiatives, Inc. can provide as the sole developer and authorized distributor of these specific licenses. There are no competing products capable of integrating with existing NOAA systems without extensive rework, and no other vendors are qualified to supply the required software. No technical data, construction, or international trade agreements apply to this procurement, and no additional qualifications beyond the ability to deliver the specified STK licenses are required. The solicitation, numbered REQUIREMENTS-26-0166, was posted on May 27, 2026, with responses due by June 11, 2026, and is being managed by the Department of Commerce in Silver Spring, Maryland, with performance expected in Suitland, Maryland. Point of contact for inquiries is Jame Chang, with secondary support from Scott DeLoera.
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Suitland, MD, USASet-Aside
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1. Description
The NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) requires a follow-on contract for Systems Tool Kit (STK) software and technical support licenses.
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The specific licenses required include "Ansys STK Pro", "Ansys STK Scheduler", "Scheduler Online", and "Ansys STK Premium (Space)".
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This annual purchase will provide version upgrades of STK product releases, unlimited technical product support, and the ability to transfer the software and licenses to new hardware.
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This software is used within the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) to ensure the accuracy of satellite orbit position and calculations.
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This accuracy facilitates the seamless telemetry, commanding, analysis, and navigation of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) and Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) weather satellite systems.
2. Procedures and Anticipated Award Date
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition will be conducted using simplified procedures for the acquisition of commercial products exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. The 12-month base period is scheduled for August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The anticipated award date will precede the start of the base period.
3. WTO and/or FTA
Not applicable. This is no subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and/or a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
4. Technical Data
Not applicable. No technical data is required to respond to this notice.
5. Construction Contracts
Not applicable. This is not a construction contract.
6. Submission of Offers
All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
7. Intended Source and Justification for Lack of Competition The intended source for this contract action is Ansys Government Initiatives, Inc. (AGI). The statutory authority permitting this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901.
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Only one source is capable of providing the supplies at the required level of quality because the supplies are unique or highly specialized.
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STK is the foundational compute platform for the Government's Enterprise Automated Scheduling Implementation (EASI) Common Service, which supports the scheduling of all NOAA antennas.
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No other similar software could be substituted into EASI without a significant duplication of the cost associated with planning, testing, and implementing new software.
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AGI is the sole developer of STK licenses, and there are no other authorized re-sellers for the required licenses.
8. Qualification Requirements
There are no additional qualification requirements to be eligible for this award other than the ability to provide the proprietary AGI software licenses detailed above.
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